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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 3, 2000
DUTCHFORK BANCSHARES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-30483 57-1094236
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
1735 Wilson Road, Newberry, South Carolina 29108
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (803) 321-3200
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On November 3, 2000, DutchFork Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release
which announced that the 2000 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on
February 8, 2001.
A press release announcing the annual meeting is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DUTCHFORK BANCSHARES, INC.
Date: November 3, 2000 By: /s/ J. Thomas Johnson
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J. Thomas Johnson
President and Chief Executive Officer